OSHA Inspection: TRANSAXLE, LLC

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7967.00 · Current $5178.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard:    a)  On Highway work area:  Employees stood on the top of a DiSA sand blasting machine 71 ¾ inches above the ground to clean out the vented elevator leg and it did not have a guard rail and fall protection was not provided, on or about 8/9/16.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5975.00 · Current $3883.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) On Highway work area next to blasting machine: An emergency exit door was blocked by a pedestal fan, on or about 8/9/16.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5975.00 · Current $3883.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.    a) Throughout facility The employer did not provide and require the use of personal protective equipment for the arms and abdomen to protect employees from metal shavings created when using tools, such as, but not limited to, hammers and punches and needle scalers, on or about 8/9/16.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a)  Core room: The employer did not ensure that employees wore safety glasses to protect them from flying objects when disassembling transmissions prior to the placement of the parts into the washers, on or about 8/9/16.  b) On Highway work area: The employer did not ensure that prescription safety glasses worn by employees provided a tight fit around the eyes to prevent the entry of flying objects when refurbishing transmissions, on or about 8/9/16.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used eye protection that provided side protection when there was a hazard from flying objects. Detachable side protectors (e.g. clip-on or slide-on side shields) meeting the pertinent requirements of this section are acceptable:  a)  On-highway mid range work cell: The employer did not ensure that employees wearing prescription safety glasses used side protection that protected employee's eyes from the hazard of flying objects when refurbishing transmissions, on or about 8/9/16.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:   a) Throughout facility The employer did not provide and require the use of appropriate gloves to protect employees from metal shavings created when using tools, such as, but not limited to, hammers and punches and needle scalers, on or about 8/9/16.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12675.00 · Current $8238.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) On Highway work area: Lockout tagout procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy from equipment that is serviced, cleaned or maintained by employees, such as, but not limited to, Goff DiSA sand blasting cabinet model 48TB/816 DC serial 05481-50-6820/05811-50-6821, on or about 8/30/16.     NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12675.00 · Current $8238.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):    a) On Highway work area: Lockout tagout procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance. Employees service, clean and maintain equipment, such as, but not limited to, Goff DiSA sand blasting cabinet model 48TB/816 DC serial 05481-50-6820/05811-50-6821, on or about 8/30/16.     NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12675.00 · Current $8238.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    a) On Highway work area: Lockout devices were not affixed to equipment that is serviced, cleaned or maintained by employees, such as, but not limited to, Goff DiSA sand blasting cabinet model 48TB/816 DC serial 05481-50-6820/05811-50-6821, on or about 8/30/16.      NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9959.00 · Current $6473.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) Core Room: An eyewash station capable of providing 15 minutes of continuous flushing was not available where employees added Transbrite 7000 Aluminum Safe Powdered Detergent, a corrosive chemical, to the core washing machines, on or about 8/30/16.    b) On Highway work area: An eyewash station capable of providing 15 minutes of continuous flushing was not available where employees added Transbrite 7000 Aluminum Safe Powdered Detergent, a corrosive chemical, to the Proceco washing machine, on or about 8/9/16.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5975.00 · Current $3883.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a)  Throughout facility: The employer required employees to use fire extinguishers and did not provide training on the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards of incipient stage firefighting, on or about 8/9/16.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5975.00 · Current $3883.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:    a)   Throughout facility: The employer did not conduct evaluations every three years to determine employees competency to operate the powered industrial vehicles in the facility, such as, but not limited to, a Crown electric pallet jack model WP3035-45 serial 7A296639, a Yale stand up forklift model 5021352-01 and a Nissan sit down forklift, on or about 8/9/16.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7967.00 · Current $5178.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(8): Employee(s) other than designated personnel were permitted to operate crane(s):      a) Core room: Designated employees using a 1/2 ton overhead gantry cranes to lift transmissions were not qualified in that they did not know how to properly hook the lift attachments to the case of the transmission to prevent distortion of the attachment, on or about 8/9/16.    b) On Highway work area: Designated employees using overhead gantry and wall mounted cranes to lift transmissions were not qualified in that they did not know how to properly hook parts onto the attachments to prevent the parts from slipping off of the attachments, on or about 8/9/16.       NOTE: "Designated" means selected or assigned by the employer or the employer's representative as being qualified to perform specific duties.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7967.00 · Current $5178.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:      a) Core room: Steel slings used with a 1/2 ton overhead gantry cranes to lift transmissions were not labeled with size, grade, rated capacity  and reach information, on or about 8/9/16.    b) On Highway work area: Steel slings used with overhead gantry and wall mounted cranes to lift transmissions were not labeled with size, grade, rated capacity  and reach information, on or about 8/9/16.       NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7967.00 · Current $5178.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(7)(i): Worn or damaged alloy steel chain slings or attachments were in use:     a) Core room: An S-shaped attachment on a chain sling broke while an employee was lifting transmissions and parts, on or about 8/30/16.       NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7967.00 · Current $5178.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:      a) On Highway machine shop: A Victor Lathe model 2060 used for cleaning and machining parts, did not have a guard over the point of operation exposing employees to flying objects and entanglement hazards, on or about  8/30/16.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7967.00 · Current $5178.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:    a) On Highway Differential cell: A pedestal fan had an opening in the center of the guard around the blades measuring approximately 5 1/2 inches exposing employees to rotating parts, on or about 8/30/16.    b) On Highway Work Cell 2: A pedestal fan had an opening in the center of the guard around the blades measuring 5 1/2 inches exposing employees to rotating parts, on or about 8/30/16.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9959.00 · Current $6473.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(1)(i): When the object to be welded or cut could not be readily moved, all movable fire hazards in the vicinity were not taken to a safe place:    a)  Throughout facility: Fire hazards, including, but not limited to, oil rags in work cells, were not removed prior to using oxygen acetylene torches for cutting, on or about 8/30/16.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7967.00 · Current $5178.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(B): Goggles or other suitable eye protection were not used during all gas welding or oxygen cutting operations:    a) On Highway work area: Eye protection with appropriately shaded lenses were not used during oxygen acetylene cutting operations, on or about 8/30/16.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3): Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132:  a) On Highway work area: Protective equipment was not provided for the extremities to protect employees from the hot slag produced when using oxygen acetylene torches for cutting, on or about 8/30/16.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5975.00 · Current $3883.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:      a) On Highway Differential cell: The cord on a pedestal fan had a splice in the power cord, on or about 8/30/16.    b) On Highway Work Cell 2: The cord on a pedestal fan had a splice in the power cord, on or about 8/30/16.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9959.00 · Current $6473.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    a) Throughout facility: The employer did not maintain the most current version of the required safety data sheet for Transbrite 7000 Aluminum Safe Powdered Detergent, a corrosive chemical, used in the Proceco and Core washers, on or about 8/9/16.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):  Employee training did not include at least the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:   a) Throughout facility: Existing employees  that used chemicals in the facility, such as, but not limited to, Transbrite 7000, a corrosive chemical, oxygen, acetylene, Rust-Oleum Primers/Aerosols, S-170 Premium Cast Steele Shot, brake cleaner and Safety Kleen solvent, did not receive training on the new Global Harmonization System labeling and safety data sheet formats, on or about 8/9/16.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $69713.00 · Current $45325.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by an employee who was required by 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) to wear personal protective equipment:    The employer did not ensure hearing protection was worn by employees with the following exposure:    a) On Highway work cell 3: A technician was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 199.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 95 dBA. The sampling was performed for 445 minutes during one shift on 8/30/16. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.        Transaxle LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 764301, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on 2/22/13 with respect to a workplace located at 2501 Route 73 South Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.      NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who was exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:  The employer did not provide training to employees with the following exposures:  a) On Highway Mid-range cell: A technician was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 84.3 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 473 minutes during one shift on 8/30/16. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.   b) On Highway Differential cell: A technician was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 84.4 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 358 minutes during one shift on 8/30/16. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.   c) On Highway work cell 3: A technician was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Exposure Limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 199.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 95 dBA. The sampling was performed for 445 minutes during one shift on 8/30/16. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  Transaxle LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 764301, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/22/13 with respect to a workplace located at 2501 Route 73 South Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $49797.00 · Current $32368.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:    a) On Highway work area: Authorized employees did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation for equipment that they service, clean or maintain, such as, but not limited to, Goff DiSA sand blasting cabinet model 48TB/816 DC serial 05481-50-6820/05811-50-6821, on or about 8/30/16.      NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.     Transaxle LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 764301, citation number 1, item number 5b and was affirmed as a final order on 2/22/13 with respect to a workplace located at 2501 Route 73 South Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $29876.00 · Current $19419.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work and work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch:     a)  On Highway differential cell: The work rest on DeWalt Bench Grinder model DW756 serial number 2013 33-YL 90500 measured ¾ inches, on or about 8/30/16.    b)  On Highway differential cell: The right and left work rests on a DeWalt Bench Grinder model DW756 serial number 2013 30-YL 89482 measured greater than one eighth inches, on or about 10/27/16.    c) On Highway mid-range cell: A DeWalt Bench Grinder model DW756 serial number 2013 30-YL89483 did not have a work rest, on or about 10/27/16.      NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.    Transaxle LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 764301, citation number 1, item number 6a and was affirmed as a final order on 2/22/13, with respect to a workplace located at 2501 Route 73 South Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) On Highway differential cell: The opening on a DeWalt Bench Grinder model DW756 serial number 2013 33-YL 90500 between the wheel periphery and tongue guard measured ¾ inches, on or about 8/30/16.  b) On Highway differential cell: The openings on a DeWalt Bench Grinder model DW756 serial number 2013 30-YL 89482 between the wheel periphery and tongue guard on both the left and right grinding wheels measured greater than one fourth inches, on or about 10/27/16  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.  Transaxle LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 764301, citation number 1, item number 6b and was affirmed as a final order on 2/22/13, with respect to a workplace located at 2501 Route 73 South Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $29876.00 · Current $19419.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) On Highway work area: Compressed air used for cleaning things such as, but not limited to, work stations, parts removed from the blasting machine, employee clothing and transmission parts located at work stations, was  measured at 95 p.s.i., on or about  8/9/16.      Transaxle LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.242(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 764301, citation number 1, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/22/13 with respect to a workplace located at 2501 Route 73 South Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $49797.00 · Current $32368.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a)  Throughout facility: The employer did not provide effective information and training on the chemicals used in the facility, including, but not limited to, Transbrite 7000, a corrosive chemical,  oxygen, acetylene, Rust-Oleum Primers/Aerosols, S-170 Premium Cast Steele Shot, brake cleaner and Safety Kleen solvent, to new employees upon initial assignment, on or about 8/9/16.       Transaxle LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 764301, citation number 2, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/22/13 with respect to a workplace located at 2501 Route 73 South Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a) Throughout facility: Employees provided Fastenal Body Guard N95 filtering facepiece respirators were not provided the information in Appendix D of the standard and the manufacturer's instructions were not reviewed, on or about 8/9/16.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.   a) Throughout facility: The employer did not certify in writing the evaluation of experienced powered industrial truck operators when hired who operate the powered industrial vehicles in the facility, such as, but not limited to, a Crown electric pallet jack model WP3035-45 serial 7A296639, a Yale stand up forklift model 5021352-01 and a Nissan sit down forklift, on or about 8/9/16.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.